In December 2025, a major new system was added to the transaction rules for the construction industry: the "Standards for ...

Managing costs without compromising on quality is a primary concern for contractors. Effective construction cost management involves strategic planning, accurate estimation and efficient billing ...

Most restoration contractors are absorbing rising labor costs rather than passing them on to insurers and policyholders.

The commercial construction market continues to show resilience in 2026, but the conditions shaping projects are becoming more complex. Demand remains strong in sectors like data centers, advanced ...

Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, reported relative stability in construction equipment and materials costs last year, but continued growth in ...

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., June 9, 2025 (Newswire.com) - Estimating Edge, provider of the leading takeoff and estimating software, The EDGE®, and a part of the Foundation Software business portfolio, ...

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Construction costs in the US are tracking above forecasts, with year-over-year increases exceeding 5% and potential to hit 8% by late 2026. Tariff pass-through, labor shortages, and geopolitical ...

Power BI transforms raw estimating and project data into live, interactive dashboards that support quick decision-making. Integrating estimating software with ERP systems via APIs ensures data is ...

Numerous uncertainties are setting the remainder of 2026 to be another challenging year for the U.S. construction industry. The cost of materials, for example, remains under pressure given a supply ...

U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded sharply in February, buoyed by a thaw in winter weather that helped reverse January’s declines. However, rising construction costs fueled by tariffs and ...